MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack vs. Fjallraven Travel Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 0.91 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×34×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
Feature by feature
| MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack | Feature | Fjallraven Travel Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Passthrough | N | |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Nylon Fabric | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
Fjallraven Travel Pack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.65 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×32×27 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $225 |
Key differences between the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack and Fjallraven Travel Pack
- Backpack straps: Yes on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack; Hideable on the Fjallraven Travel Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack; 15in on the Fjallraven Travel Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack; No on the Fjallraven Travel Pack.
Both have: passport pocket, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 27 accept both. 109 accept only the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack, and 0 accept only the Fjallraven Travel Pack.
Only the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Thai Airways, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet, WOW Airlines.
MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack vs. Fjallraven Travel Pack: which should you pack?
The MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack carries 5L more than the Fjallraven Travel Pack (40L vs. 35L), while the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.91kg (vs. 1.65kg). For carry-on flexibility, the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack fits 72% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack is the better call.